Assistant Cook

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community services is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cook to enhance the culinary experience for residents in a long-term care facility. This role involves preparing nutritious meals while ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to resident satisfaction. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting and are eager to contribute to a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and Assistant Cook Certification required.
• One year of cooking experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food for residents, including special diets.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Kitchen Safety

Teamwork

Waste Control

Hygiene Standards

Education

Grade 10 Completion

Assistant Cook Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Requisition ID: 17464
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Branch:LTC (Peter D. Clark) Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Permanent Position
Work Hours: 37.50hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $52,614.90- $61,553.70annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Peter D. Clark, #7-9 Meridien Pl.
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close:16/05/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.

You are responsible for assisting the cook in preparing all food served, including general menu, special diets, meals-on-wheels, and Day Care Resident's meals, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and Food Premises Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade ten (10) and the Assistant Cook Certification program (15 weeks)

One (1) year of Cooking experience at an institution, health care, restaurant, or hospitality setting or related organization

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Food Premises and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s Food Industry.
• Preparation of bulk food
• Preparation and cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, soups and sauces
• Elementary dessert preparation
• General knowledge of buffet preparation
• Preparatory methods of entrees
• Food Inventory Control
• Knowledge of safe operations of kitchen tools
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Follows directions and be self-motivated
• Operate and use all equipment and utensils safely
• Follow recipes
• Control waste
• Workplace hygiene, health and safety standards
• Ability to work as a team
• Flexible to changing job demands
• Alertness, dependability, commitment
• Meets physical requirements of the job
• Self-motivated/directed
• Respects the residents’ rights and privacy
• Team player

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingualism will be considered an asset
• Certified as an Assistant Cook by Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.